The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2023-04-12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, April 12, 2023 3:00 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Rita Lamb Mayor Present 2:00 PM Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 2:00 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 2:00 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 2:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 2:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION There were no changes to the agenda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wished to speak. 2. STUDY SESSION A. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Biennial Budget General Fund Overview Discussion Recommendation: This item is presented for information and discussion only. Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director, provided an overview of the FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 Biennial Budget General Fund. The following points were presented: • Biennial Budget Process • Cathedral City Budget Contents • Revenue and Expenditures • Significant General Fund Items • City Staff Composition • Staff Additions in various Departments • City Council Operating Budget • Community Assistance • City-wide Memberships • Department Divisions and Budget Summaries • Budget Balance The City Council provided comments and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. This item was presented for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. ADJOURN Mayor Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:25 p.m. KAtt_./ '„)- - Q/IteA r: qt-ilYnft3_,( //Cie Ma or, City of Cathedral City City CleU1tyof Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 4/19/2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Nancy Ross offered a moment of reflection. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Rita Lamb Mayor Present 5:30 PM Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 5:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 5:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION There were no changes to the Agenda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Brad Anderson, expressed his concern with Citizens on Patrol having the authority to issue citations and feels it could cause issues. He commented that the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District held a workshop and expressed his concern with their abatement policy. Christine Topetha, commented on a recent incident that she was involved in on Vista Chino involving high winds and no visibility and requested help to prevent it from happening again. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following: • The Easter Holiday • His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club's Annual Meatball Festival • Weekly meeting with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose • His education on Ca1PERS • His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards • His attendance at the grand re-opening of the Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments • His interactions with residents, business owners, and contractors • Past Special City Council meetings • The planned HAWK Signal near Landau Elementary • The Greek Orthodox Easter Holiday Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following: • Her attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards • Her attendance at the grand opening of The Spa at Sec-he • Meetings with a grass roots organization • Her attendance at the Boys and Girls Club's Annual Meatball Festival • Meeting with Greg Wallis to discuss issues including the Varner Road Project • Her attendance at the Infrastructure Roundtable with Congressman Ruiz • Her attendance at the grand re-opening of the Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments • Her attendance at the Riverside County and Colima Mexico Bilateral Agreement Signing Ceremony • Her interactions with her constituents • Meetings with city staff • Her upcoming visit with her Daughter Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale reported on the following: • His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards • Past Special Council Meetings • His meeting with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose • His participation in the Evening Rotary's meet and greet event with Assistant City Manager Ambrose • His attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting • The recent homeless encampment clean-ups in the City • The upcoming CVAG Homeless Committee Meeting • The upcoming League of California Cities Homeless Roundtable • His interactions with residents, business owners and developers • His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club's Annual Meatball Festival Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following: Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 4/20/2023 • His interaction with residents • Meetings with city staff • Past Special City Council Meetings • His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards • His attendance at the "Hand to God"show at the CVRep theater • His participation as a judge at the Boys and Girls Club's Annual Meatball Festival • His attendance at the CVAG Transportation Committee Meeting • His attendance at the Infrastructure Roundtable with Congressman Ruiz • His attendance at the grand re-opening of the Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments • His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting • The upcoming Special City Council Meeting • The upcoming Spring Fest will be held on April 22, 2023 at Century Park. Mayor Rita Lamb reported on the following: • Her participation at the Women's Council of Realtors • Her participation in the Boys and Girls Club's Annual Meatball Festival • Her attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards • Her participation in the FIND Food Bank Telethon • The presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Coach Orlando Wallace • The introduction of Assistant City Manager Ambrose at the Cathedral City Senior Center's Cactus Club • Her attendance at the Visit Greater Palm Springs meeting • Her attendance at the Riverside County Department of Waste Services' workshop on composting and red warm bins • She thanked her fellow Councilmembers for all the ways they represent the City 3. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the following Consent Agenda items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2023-49 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2023-50 1. City Council - Study Session - Mar 22, 2023 2:30 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 22, 2023 5:30 PM 3. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 29, 2023 2:00 PM Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 4/20/2023 C. Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge Project (aka Cathedral Canyon Bridge over Whitewater River) Post-Construction Monitoring and Reporting Recommendation: To approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. to assist the City with the five-year post construction invasive species control, as required in the Streambed Alteration Agreement between the City of Cathedral City and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge Project, in the total amount not to exceed $36,510; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage, expressed his concern with the duration of the proposed contract and feels this is something the City could handle in house. M.O. 2023-51 D. Annual Approval of the City's Investment Policy Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the updated investment policy. M.O. 2023-52 E. State Homeland Security Program Grant#2022-0043 Recommendation: To adopt a resolution accepting State Homeland Security Program Grant #2022-0043, in the amount of$102,000 Reso 2023-04 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. 5-Year Strategic Plan Recommendation: To accept and approve the 5-Year Strategic Plan which will provide a longer term perspective for service delivery and budgeting as well as operationally addressing current needs and priorities. Approval of the Strategic Plan will also add structure and provide context for future policy and budget decisions. M.O. 2023-53 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to accept and approve the 5-Year Strategic Plan as presented by staff. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 4/20/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Introduction Recommendation: To introduce the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the City Council's review, discussion, and direction. M.O. 2023-54 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Lamb to accept the introduction of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which will come back for Council's consideration at a future Council Meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez C. National Opioid Settlement Update Recommendation: Council continue to opt-in to the National Opioid Settlement for the six new claims. Reso 2023-05 A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve a Resolution authorizing entry into settlement agreement with TEVA, ALLERGEN, WALMART, WALGREENS, CVS, and MALLINCKRODT, to agree with the terms of the MOU allocating settlement proceeds, and to authorize entry into the MOU with the Attorney General. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez D. California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) Annual Lump Sum Payment Recommendation: Authorize $2,898,000 for a lump sum payment to CaIPERS Councilmember Gregory restated his concerns that he and other members of Council expressed when the Council approved the pension obligation bond in 2022. He encouraged the Council to be more cautious in the future when making such decisions. Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 4/20/2023 M.O. 2023-55 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Lamb to authorize the lump sum payment of$2,898,000 to Ca1PERS to go towards the Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) of the City's retirement plans with Ca1PERS.. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez 7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was no discussion of future agenda items. 8. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Lamb adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:21 p.m. Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk ity of Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 4/20/2023